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First virtual meeting with NY unemployment office - need tips!

Hey guys, I've got my first virtual meeting with the unemployment office coming up on Friday. I'm kinda nervous and not sure what to expect. Anyone been through this before? What should I prepare? Any advice would be super helpful!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment meeting preparation anxiety, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b8zIgOoebg

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Laila Prince

Congrats on getting a meeting! Make sure you have all your documents ready - ID, pay stubs, layoff letter if you have one. Write down any questions you have beforehand so you don't forget. And don't stress too much, they're usually pretty chill.

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Drew Hathaway

Thanks for the tips! What kind of questions do you think I should prepare?

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Laila Prince

Ask about your benefit amount, how long you'll receive benefits, and any work search requirements. Also good to clarify reporting procedures for when you start working again.

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Isabel Vega

Don't forget to ask about partial unemployment if you're working reduced hours! That tripped me up.

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Dominique Adams

Hey, I found a method to get someone on the phone when I needed help. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Marilyn Dixon

Sounds kinda sketchy. Is it legit? šŸ¤”

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Dominique Adams

Totally get the skepticism, but it's 100% legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Louisa Ramirez

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Dominique Adams

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to get through yourself!

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TommyKapitz

Virtual meetings are way better than in-person, trust me. You can wear pajama pants and they'll never know šŸ˜‚ Just make sure your top half looks professional!

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Angel Campbell

Make sure your internet connection is solid. Nothing worse than getting cut off mid-meeting. And charge your device!

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Drew Hathaway

Good call! I'll def do a test run of my wifi before Friday.

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Payton Black

Ugh, I had my meeting last week and it was a total clown show šŸ¤” The agent didn't even show up for 20 minutes. Hope you have better luck!

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Harold Oh

Same here! The system is so broken. I've been waiting 3 months for my benefits šŸ˜”

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Amun-Ra Azra

Yall need to chill. The unemployment peeps are swamped. Cut em some slack.

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Summer Green

Here's a comprehensive guide for your virtual meeting with NY unemployment: ā€¢ Be punctual: Log in 5-10 minutes early to troubleshoot any tech issues. ā€¢ Prepare your space: Find a quiet area with good lighting and a neutral background. ā€¢ Have documents ready: ID, social security card, recent pay stubs, and any correspondence from your employer about your job loss. ā€¢ Take notes: Have a pen and paper handy to jot down important information. ā€¢ Ask questions: Don't be afraid to seek clarification on anything you don't understand. ā€¢ Be honest: Answer all questions truthfully to avoid future complications. ā€¢ Follow-up: Ask about next steps and when you can expect to hear back or receive benefits. If you need help reaching someone before your meeting, I highly recommend using claimyr.com. It's a service that calls unemployment for you and connects you when an agent is available. Costs $20 but saves hours of frustration. Good luck with your meeting!

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Drew Hathaway

Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to write all this out. I'll definitely check out that claimyr site too.

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Gael Robinson

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh šŸ’Æ

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Edward McBride

anyone else think its wild we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get whats owed to us? the whole systems rigged i swear

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Darcy Moore

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it hard on purpose to discourage people.

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Dana Doyle

Tin foil hat much? lol its just bureaucracy being bureaucracy

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Liam Duke

Pro tip: keep a folder with all ur unemployment stuff. Makes it way easier to find what u need when they ask for it. Trust me, ive been in this boat for months šŸš£ā€ā™€ļø

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Manny Lark

Does anyone know if they're still doing that $300 extra payment? I heard it ended but my cousin swears he's still getting it šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Rita Jacobs

Nah, that ended a while ago. Your cousin's probably confused or getting something else.

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Khalid Howes

The extra $300 is long gone, my dude. We're back to regular benefits now.

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